Aamir Khan's recent jinx with the box office looks set to continue. The veteran star is the producer of actor-comedian Vir Das' directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos which released this Friday (January 16) to largely polarising reviews from viewers. The madcap comedy that also doubles up as a spy film has seemingly missed its target by a mile.
Right from its promos, it was evident that Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos wasn't going to everybody's cup of tea. Much like Delhi Belly (2011), another Aamir Khan-produced film but that one had a better connect with the metros and the box office dynamics were also much different those days than how it is in 2026.
On its opening day, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos crawled its way past the Rs 1 crore nett mark in India and ended with figures of Rs 1.20 crore nett. While the film isn't a high-budget product from any angle, this kind of a start is disastrous regardless, especially when fronted by a major production house like Aamir Khan Productions.
The reviews have been mixed and extreme, with people either liking the vibe or hating it completely. The problem with a metro-friendly comedy film is that such reactions are never going to help, certainly not after such a poor opening. Early estimates indicate another similar day, unless major growth happens in the evening and night shows.
That massive growth, though, doesn't usually happen with 'A' rated films of this genre and the film is likely to be close to its opening day figures. Don't be surprised if there is a drop too. The two-day collections of the film will be around Rs 2.5-3 crore nett in India.
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[Data is compiled from independent sources linked to distributors and theater owners. Estimated figures could have a correction in the following day(s) when revised figures are obtained. This website doesn't take responsibility for the authenticity of these numbers]